Workers

Once the stadium is open there will be a need for ticket takes, ticket sellers, ushers, program sellers, concessions, kids zone attendees, etc.

All construction industry workers are coming in through subcontractors. Barton Malow Company, the general conractor, will deploy a workforce development program geared towards placing approx. 30 workers with local companies for the duration of the project and beyond.

Expect up to 300 workers. Need for food late mornings through mid afternoon each day.

The Astros will hire all employees through our HR department. We will host a job fair for Game-day employees.

Workforce Development programs will target applicants, and will pair with a local trade company to include trade training and on the job training, with the intention of employment with that skilled trade. It is a selective process with requirements on drug testing, attendance, transportation, and commitment to complete the program.

Barriers to Success

Lack of Unified Effort

As a business organization the Greater Fayetteville Camber is happy to help with engagement, organization and communication. We have organized a Baseball4Business committee which meets regularly. To be informed of meetings, contact fayettevilleondeck@gmail.com.

Excessive Regulations

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee is a suitable method to raise these concerns: they meet monthly to vet issues, and then our Board approves what advocacy action we could take.